Mechanical Project Engineer
People Group is looking for a Mechanical Project Engineer
Job description
Mechanical Engineer
London & Greater London, Surrey, Reading
£60,000-£85,000 or Day Rate Negotiable (CIS/Ltd)
25-27 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Travel Paid etc.
I’m currently working with several well-established Tier 1 MEP contractors across London who are looking to bring Mechanical Engineers and Senior Mechanical Engineers into their growing teams.
These roles sit across a range of sectors including Data Centre's, Building Services, Commercial Developments, Industrial projects, Healthcare, Life sciences, and Residential. Whether you’re early in your career or already operating at engineer or senior engineer level, there are strong opportunities for progression and long-term development.
The Role
You’ll be joining a multidisciplinary engineering team, supporting the design, delivery, and coordination of mechanical systems across live projects.
Depending on experience, responsibilities may include:
- Mechanical design of HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, and public health systems
- Producing and reviewing technical drawings, calculations, and specifications
- Supporting projects from concept through to construction and handover
- Attending site visits and inspections, reporting on progress and quality
- Coordinating with electrical engineers, architects, contractors, and clients
- Assisting with technical submissions, RFIs, and commissioning activities
- Ensuring designs comply with current regulations, standards, and best practice
- Supporting junior engineers and contributing to continuous improvement
- Full support, mentoring, and training is available, including chartership support where applicable.
About You
- Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
- Experience within mechanical or building services engineering
- Comfortable using design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Hevacomp, IES, or similar
- Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset
- Eligible to work in the UK
Why Apply?
- Wide range of London-based projects across stable and growing sectors
- Clear career progression and professional development support
- Competitive salary and benefits packages
- Flexible working options with many employers
- Supportive, collaborative engineering environments
This is a great opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer looking to take the next step, gain exposure to varied projects, or join a business that genuinely invests in its people.
Apply through this advert or email me your CV directly to discuss current opportunities in confidence - chloe.kearns@peoplegroup.com
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- London Area
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 05-02-2026
- Profession type
- Manufacturing / Industrial
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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